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Ngwakwana Secondary School

Public secondary school · Simson, Raditshaba, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

In Simson, Raditshaba, Ngwakwana Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 86.2%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Ngwakwana Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Ngwakwana Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Simson, Raditshaba. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

291
Learners
10
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ngwakwana Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 29 learners from Ngwakwana Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 86.2% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023272385.2%
2024282589.3%
2025292586.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ngwakwana Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics20945.0%
Mathematical Literacy88100.0%
Physical Sciences201890.0%
Life Sciences282692.9%
Agricultural Sciences2828100.0%
Economics8787.5%
English First Additional Language2828100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

Here is how Ngwakwana Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn North district.

  • Dendron Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngwakwana Secondary School, 1,801 compared with 291; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Ngwakwana Secondary School's 86.2%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngwakwana Secondary School, 1,637 compared with 291; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Ngwakwana Secondary School's 86.2%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngwakwana Secondary School, 1,466 compared with 291; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngwakwana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngwakwana Secondary School, 1,342 compared with 291; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.9% against Ngwakwana Secondary School's 86.2%.
  • Nare Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,254 learners against Ngwakwana Secondary School's 291; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Ngwakwana Secondary School's 86.2%.

Raditshaba

Zooming into Raditshaba, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ngwakwana Secondary School.

  • Masete Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngwakwana Secondary School, 1,209 compared with 291; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngwakwana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Thokampe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngwakwana Secondary School, 929 compared with 291; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Ngwakwana Secondary School's 86.2%.
  • Tlhona Sedimong Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngwakwana Secondary School, 478 compared with 291; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngwakwana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Modikwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngwakwana Secondary School, 437 compared with 291; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngwakwana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Rasekgale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngwakwana Secondary School, 436 compared with 291; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngwakwana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Ngwakwana Secondary School for 2027

Ngwakwana Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Simson Village; Gakibi;
Postal
P.o. Box 437; Raditshaba
Telephone
99
EMIS number
920212476

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ngwakwana Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Ngwakwana Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ngwakwana Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Ngwakwana Secondary School the best school in Raditshaba?
On the numbers that are published, Ngwakwana Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.2% is lower than THOKAMPE's 95.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Raditshaba besides Ngwakwana Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Raditshaba, including Masete.
How big are the classes at Ngwakwana Secondary School?
Ngwakwana Secondary School reported 291 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Ngwakwana Secondary School?
No. Ngwakwana Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ngwakwana Secondary School's matric results like?
Ngwakwana Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 85.2% since 2023.
Is Ngwakwana Secondary School a public or private school?
Ngwakwana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ngwakwana Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Simson Village; Gakibi;.
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